Merchant Power: A Basic Guide / Edition 1

by Ann Chambers

Overview

In this new book from PennWell, author and industry expert Ann Chambers addresses what industry professionals need to know and understand about merchant power plants — including how they differ from “regular” plants, who’s building merchants (and where and why), and who’s considering trying their hand at merchant power. Ann also includes projections for the future of merchant power and a handy glossary. Ann is the author of a variety of industry-related titles and served as an editor for two leading industry publications, Power Engineering and Power Engineering International.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780878147663
Publisher:	PennWell Corporation
Publication date:	01/01/1999
Pages:	220
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.36(h) x 0.74(d)

Table of Contents

• Overview
• Deregulation and the birth of merchant power
• Merchant power today
• Economics and financing issues
• Spotlight on California
• Merchant power pioneers
• International experience
• The future of merchant power
Appendix A: US merchant plant and project listing
Appendix B: Merchant power glossary
Appendix C: Industry contacts
Bibliography
Index

Editorial Reviews

Chambers, an editor and writer in the field of power engineering, discusses the risks and odds involved in merchant planning, changes in the industry, and factors associated with deregulation, a phenomenon the author applauds. Topics include a history of deregulation and the birth of merchant power; the current state of merchant power; economic and financing issues; developments in California; merchant power pioneers; international experiences; and the future of merchant power. Appendices include a US merchant plant and project listing; a glossary of terms; and a list of industry contacts. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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